India, July 31 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The total number of sanctioned posts across all Ministries and Departments under Central Government as on 01.03.2021 was 40,35,203. The occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process, depending upon the position and requirement in various Ministries / Departments of Central Government. The details of unfilled vacancies and appointments made are maintained by the respective Ministries / Departments. Further, the Pay Research Unit of the Department of Expenditure publishes Annual Reports containing consolidated data relating to sanctioned posts and persons-in-position in various Ministries / Departments. The Annual Reports of the Pay Research Unit ar...